The thought of re-piping your entire home may be overwhelming. But if you have an older home, it may very well be a project that is necessary. The good news is that with the right plumbing team, a full house repiping in Germantown, TN is easier than you might think.
You can keep reading to learn more about some of the signs that can indicate your home needs to be repiped. Then give us a call when you are ready to schedule an in-home assessment to talk about your specific plumbing needs and create a plan for moving forward.
Low Water Pressure
If your home begins to experience low water pressure slowly over time, this is another reason to call for repiping service. It’s possible that the lines coming into your home got damaged somehow. We often see tree roots grow through pipes and inevitably lower water pressure. Age can also cause lower water pressure as the pipes leading into your home break down.
Aside from lower water pressure, you may notice standing water in your yard that doesn’t have an explanation. The water may not be coming into your home, but it is going somewhere. If you don’t address this problem, your water bills can double if not triple due to the leaking water. Repiping your home can save you on your monthly water costs.
Persistent Leaks
If you have a single leak that is small enough for you to place a bucket under the leak to catch water, it’s not a huge deal. Leaks happen from time to time. You still need to call for service, but maybe not a whole-house repiping.
But it is a problem if you have persistent leaks across your entire home. They may happen over weeks or months or even all at once. Leaks happening in various areas can mean that your pipes are reaching the age that they are no longer strong enough to meet your home plumbing needs. Plumbing materials can last for anywhere from 50 to 100 years, and the older your home is the more likely it is that repiping is necessary.
Frequent Clogs or Slow Drains
Recurring clogs or slow drains throughout the home could mean that there are issues with the plumbing system, such as deteriorating pipes, tree root intrusion, or sediment buildup. These problems can often be resolved with a pipe replacement.
Discolored Water
Rust-colored or brown water coming from your faucets could be a sign of corrosion inside the pipes. This discoloration is often due to rust, indicating that the pipes are breaking down from the inside out. If you notice visible signs of rust, discoloration, or corrosion on exposed pipes, it’s a strong indication that your pipes are deteriorating and need replacement.
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